Buttery Mulled Cider

Artwork by:

Ann Yvonne Gilbert

Buttery Mulled Cider

1 cup fresh apple cider

2 teaspoons sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1 whole clove

Pinch of ground applespice

1/2 teaspoon butter

1/4 cup Calvados

In a small saucepan over low heat, bring all ingredients except the butter and calvados to a light simmer, taking care not to let the mixture boil. 

Stirring occasionally, continue to simmer over low heat for another 15 minutes.

Strain into a mug, and stir in the butter and calvados.

Ann Yvonne Gilbert is one of my favorite artists. 

The big cat in this piece reminds me of  "Blackie" my childhood kitty. I remember the day we brought him home from my grandfather's farm .  He was the only barn kitten that let me pick him up...I guess he wanted to come home with me that day, and he did.  He lived a very long life as a city cat in Turlock.   

Happy Monday!

Mumzie